Hand washing is vital in childhood

Handwashing is the most effective preventive measure to avoid diseases gastrointestinal , respiratory Y dermatological , so it is important to do it correctly. Despite being a common and simple procedure, which takes 20 to 30 seconds, only 20% of Mexicans do it properly.

Hands are easily contaminated with countless microorganisms , so the children are the most vulnerable group to suffer from this type of suffering, said Laura Quiroz Vázquez , coordinator of Nursing Programs of the Control and Operation Division of Specific Projects , of the Mexican Social Security Institute (IMSS).

The expert details that the bacteria they are acquired at any time of the day, whether touching objects at home, at school or at work; for the use of public transport and telephone, when going to the bathroom, or for contact with pets, among others. The diseases most common caused by the lack of this habit are:

  1. Diarrhea
  2. Infections respiratory
  3. Stomach flu
  4. Salmonellosis
  5. Influenza
  6. Pneumonia or bronchopneumonia

The specialist assures that it is necessary to clean the hands as many times as necessary, given that the germs and the bacteria they are outdoors.

Do it correctly!

Experts recommend using water, soap and disposable paper towels. Here we give you an explanation of how to properly wash your hands:

  1. Before wetting your hands, remove watch, rings and bracelets
  2. Applies soap, preferably liquid, and rubs the palm of the hands with rotating movements; continue with the back, between the fingers and up to 10 centimeters below the folds of the wrists. This process will last at least 15 seconds.
  3. Put special emphasis on washing nails
  4. Rinse your hands one by one, without rubbing

On the other hand, Quiroz Vázquez points out that the process of contagion of diseases starts when you touch an object with your hands and the germs in them; When having contact with the face, especially the mouth, eyes, nose or ears, these are introduced to the body.

Experts advise parents to explain to their children the importance of cleaning their hands as many times as necessary, not only at home, but also at school.

Avoid diseases and wash your hands at all times of the day!

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